oxygenate

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verb

ox·​y·​gen·​ate ˈäk-si-jə-ˌnāt  äk-ˈsi-jə- 

oxygenated; oxygenating

transitive verb

: to impregnate, combine, or supply (something, such as blood) with oxygen

oxygenation

ˌäk-si-jə-ˈnā-shən 

äk-ˌsi-jə-

noun

oxygenate

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noun

: an oxygen-containing substance (such as ethanol) used especially in gasoline to promote more complete combustion

Examples of oxygenate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Right ventricle: This lower chamber receives blood from the right atrium (through the tricuspid valve) and pumps it through the pulmonary valve to the lungs to be oxygenated. —Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025

The open slats on the bottom of the pot also help keep the roots oxygenated by encouraging air circulation, preventing root rot. —Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025

Noun

It can be used to soothe, oxygenate, and de-puff the cheeks, forehead, and chin; use the smaller end to tone the area under the eyes. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2025

The summer blend is about 20 to 25 cents per gallon more expensive than winter blends because of the oxygenates required in the fuel. —Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1788, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1958, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for oxygenate

• abbreviate
• accelerate
• accommodate
• accumulate
• acuminate
• adjudicate
• adulterate
• affiliate
• agglomerate
• agglutinate
• alleviate
• amalgamate

Kids Definition

oxygenate

verb

ox·​y·​gen·​ate

ˈäk-si-jə-ˌnāt,

äk-ˈsij-ə-

oxygenated; oxygenating

: to combine or supply with oxygen

oxygenation

ˌäk-si-jə-ˈnā-shən

äk-ˌsij-ə-

noun

Medical Definition

oxygenate

transitive verb

ox·​y·​gen·​ate ˈäk-si-jə-ˌnāt  äk-ˈsij-ə- 

oxygenated; oxygenating

: to impregnate, combine, or supply with oxygen

oxygenated blood

better to oxygenate the patient first

—Anesthesia Digest

oxygenation

ˌäk-si-jə-ˈnā-shən, äk-ˌsij-ə- 

noun